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commence

[kuh-mens] / kəˈmɛns /


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Epsom and St Helier Hospitals NHS Trust, who agreed to settle Melle's claim ahead of a tribunal which was set to commence on Monday, said it was "sorry" she had this experience.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

He expects to commence work at Chemaf this month and predicts the $250 million to $300 million in upgrades to Chemaf’s operations should be completed by the beginning of next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

I’m happy to report we’ll commence shooting season three this summer, and that a rising tide has indeed lifted all boats in season one under the 3.0 tax program,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Allowing Summers to commence a dignified retirement while continuing to hold honorifics risks signaling that there are ultimately few consequences at the very top in higher education.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Outside, the evening music of birds and crickets would commence.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah




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